little movement and tightening belly

First off I am an overweight second time mom but a lot can change in four years. When I lay down I feel and see the baby move but when I sit upright I feel my muscles in my stomach tightened. I have no idea what Braxton hicks feel like and the tightening is not painful. I have a dr appt tomorrow morning so I am trying not to freak out but the little movement concerns me. I also take the lowest dosage of vicodin possible for migraines but haven't needed it recently. Any thoughts are appreciated.

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That's Braxton hicks. Sometimes it even makes me feel a little crampy but as long as it's not painful it should be ok. This is my second and I didn't have them til the last month with my son but this time I've had them since 18 weeks or so

I am a FTM, but I noticed cramping in my back (almost like period cramps or bad gas) as well as a tightening in my stomach / belly last week. Wasn't sure what it was so I asked my doctor and she said it may be braxton hicks. They're pretty common, but she said as long as I don't have more than 5 in an hour that I'm ok and don't need to call. That hasn't happened, so I just sit down and relax for a minute or two until its over when it does happen. (I'm at 31 weeks) I hope this helps! Definitely talk to your dr about it during your appointment.

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